Highlights

• Objective: Protecting oceans and restoring coral reefs for marine ecosystem preservation.
• Collaboration: Liechtenstein Bankers Association, Teal Project, rrreefs, and DynamicElement join forces for sustainability.
• Initiative: Impact campaign to support rrreefs’ coral reef restoration efforts.

Overview

The Liechtenstein Bankers Association (LBA), Teal Project, rrreefs, and DynamicElement have united in a pioneering initiative dedicated to safeguarding oceans and fostering marine biodiversity. This collaboration marks a collective effort to contribute to the preservation of marine ecosystems and support rrreefs’ goal of restoring one percent of the world’s nearshore coral reefs by 2034.

The Campaign’s Approach and Contributions

• Teal Project’s Eco-Friendly Socks: Teal Project produces high-quality socks from recycled ocean and land plastic, with 5% of sales benefiting rrreefs’ coral reef restoration. This initiative directly aids cleaner oceans and creates new marine habitats.
• Joint Engagement via QR Codes: The alliance, spearheaded by LBA and Teal Project, distributes special stickers featuring tamper-proof QR codes (Swiss biometric QR-Code) through various events and campaigns to engage participants. These codes lead to the project page, allowing support for rrreefs or the purchase of Teal socks, enhancing customer engagement in a secure environment.
• DynamicElement’s Swiss biometric QR-Codes: DynamicElement designs tamper-proof Swiss biometric QR-Codeodes, ensuring campaign integrity and providing a secure environment for customer engagement. These codes uniquely verify contributions, fostering authenticity in the campaign.

Highlights

• Challenge: Bridging the gap between analog stamp collecting and digital-era engagement.
• Solution: Collaborated with DynamicElement and OriginStamp to create an innovative mobile app.
• Results: Redefined stamp collecting, ensuring authenticity, and enhancing customer engagement.

About Philately Liechtenstein

As the official issuer of stamps for the Principality of Liechtenstein, Philately Liechtenstein has upheld the highest philatelic standards, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and introducing innovative designs. Recognizing the declining interest among younger generations in stamp collecting, they sought to revolutionize this age-old hobby by integrating technology.

Challenge: A New Era for Stamp Collecting

The traditional world of stamp collecting faced a challenge — its audience was predominantly older individuals, with a diminishing interest among younger generations. Philately Liechtenstein aimed to revitalize this passion by blending the timeless allure of stamps with contemporary digital experiences.

Solution: Crafting the Phygital Gateway

Partnering with DynamicElement and OriginStamp, Philately Liechtenstein embarked on a transformative journey. Together, they developed a bespoke mobile app that served as a gateway between analog stamps and digital engagement. This app not only facilitated interaction with stamps but also ensured their authenticity through a unique Swiss biometric QR-Code system.

DynamicElement’s Contribution

DynamicElement specializes in innovative product identification solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology like AI and computer vision to authenticate products securely. Their expertise in surface analysis creates a unique identity for each postage stamp, ensuring authenticity and fostering customer engagement.

Highlights

• Accomplishment: DynamicElement attains LBMA certification for its gold bar authentication technology.
• Industry Impact: Recognized by LBMA’s Gold Bar Integrity Initiative, affirming adherence to industry-leading security standards.
• Significance: Pioneering efforts in establishing trusted and secure measures for gold authenticity.

Overview

DynamicElement AG, a technology company based in Thurgau, Switzerland, has been certified by the prestigious London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) for its gold bar authentication technology. This internationally acclaimed certification confirms that DynamicElement’s product identification technology aligns with LBMA’s stringent standards under the Gold Bar Integrity Initiative (GBI).

The LBMA Certification’s Importance

Safeguarding Gold Integrity: LBMA’s Gold Bar Integrity Initiative aims to ensure the transparency and reliability of gold in the global market, protecting against counterfeiting and maintaining the integrity of the gold supply chain.

Role in Provenance Verification: DynamicElement’s solution supports LBMA’s goal by providing a novel, non-invasive, and invisible imaging solution for distinct product registration, facilitating the recognition and authentication of individual gold bars.

Authentication Process and Technology

Unique “Gold Bar Fingerprint”: Employing advanced macro-imaging technology, DynamicElement captures surface details, generating an unmistakable “fingerprint” for each gold bar. This fingerprint enables a secure linkage between the physical and digital realms, ensuring an unalterable digital record throughout the gold bar’s lifecycle.

LBMA’s Gold Bar Security Features

DynamicElement is listed as an accredited Gold Bar Security Feature provider, contributing to LBMA’s Gold Bar Integrity Initiative. These features establish the identity and verify the authenticity of gold bars, enhancing traceability and authenticity throughout the chain of custody.

Addressing Counterfeiting Challenges and Sustainability

Friedrich Kisters, with over 30 years of expertise in physical security against counterfeiting, emphasizes the challenge of gold counterfeiting and the role of sustainability in the industry. He discusses how gold, with sustainability certifications, might gain increased value, akin to the importance of proving authenticity. Read more

Conclusion

DynamicElement’s LBMA certification marks a significant stride in establishing secure authentication measures for gold bars. The integration of innovative technology not only enhances gold market transparency but also addresses challenges related to counterfeiting and sustainability.

Highlights

• Integration of Advanced Technology: DynamicElement’s innovative product identification technology transforms Gutenberg’s stamp production process.
• Ensured Authenticity: Implementation of Swiss biometric QR-Codes guarantees stamp uniqueness and guards against counterfeiting.

About Gutenberg AG

Established in 1927, Gutenberg AG holds the unique distinction of being the sole printer authorized to produce postage stamps in Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The demand for their stamps stems not just from exclusivity and security but also the superior craftsmanship embedded in each piece.

Challenge: Seamless Security Feature Integration

Gutenberg AG faced the challenge of meeting collectors’ demands of stamp authenticity while upholding exceptional quality as the exclusive stamp printer in Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

Solution: Innovative Stamp Production via DynamicElement’s Technology

Gutenberg AG and DynamicElement collaboratively integrated DynamicElement’s software and seamlessly incorporated a macro camera into the Sinajet Digital Cutter, automating the production of counterfeit-proof crypto stamps. Leveraging cutting-edge technology such as computer vision and AI, DynamicElement’s software registers each stamp’s QR-Code and assigns individual serial numbers to ensure authenticity.

How it works: DynamicElement’s integrated technology captures the unique surface characteristics of the embedded QR-Codes through the macro camera’s lens. This process facilitates the generation of Swiss biometric QR-Code, distinguished by their distinct ink distribution pattern on each stamp. These Swiss biometric QR-Codes ensure individuality and provide a straightforward means of verification against counterfeiting.

Efficiency and Precision in Stamp Authentication

The automated reading of stamp sheets ensures a high throughput, enabling swift processing. Coupled with DynamicElement’s software, the scanned Swiss biometric QR-Codes are meticulously matched to respective products, allowing for subsequent authenticity verification for each stamp.

Diverse Print Offerings and Expertise

Gutenberg’s comprehensive services span business stationery, brochures, flyers, magazines, books, direct mailings, and specialized packaging solutions. Additionally, they provide extensive publishing services and distribution. Gutenberg AG’s Media Design division complements their print services, aiding clients in transforming digital content into impactful visuals.

The Result: Pioneering Stamp Production

Gutenberg AG stands out in the print industry by specializing in stamp production. Their innovations include pioneering self-adhesive stamps featuring genuine perforation and slotted fronts. Catering to various European postal services, they currently produce special stamps using both self-adhesive and wet glue techniques. Their latest venture includes automated reading and product identification of crypto stamps for Philately Liechtenstein in collaboration with DynamicElement.